Capacity Building for School-Parent Partnerships THINK BIG! – THINK BOLD!

INTRODUCTION Review - PA/PTA & SLT Overview What is Capacity Building? Models of Support – The Role of the PC, DFA, and FACE Benefits of Capacity Building

Review – PA/PTA Overview Parent Associations Membership Birth/Adoptive/Foster Parents Legal Guardians Person in Parental Relationship Forum for Participation Information Resources Advocacy Self Determination Electoral Process Composition Organizational Policies Governing Documents NYS Education Law 2590-h15.a Chancellor’s Regulations A-660 Bylaws PTA Invitation to Teaching Staff to form a PTA

Review – SLT Overview Collaborative School Culture Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) Educational PlanParent Involvement PolicyBudget & Educational Goal Alignment Governing Documents NYSED Law h Commissioner’s Regulations Chancellor’s Regulations A- 655 Bylaws Shared Decision Making Building Consensus School Community Stake holders ParentsStaffAdministratorsStudents Community Based Organizations

INTRODUCTION Parent Associations Overview - Review What is Capacity Building? Models of Support – The Role of the PC, DFA, and FACE Benefits of Capacity Building

Teach someone to fish and they eat for a lifetime. Give someone a fish and they eat for a day.

What is Capacity Building for School-Parent Partnerships ? Capacity Building for School-Parent Partnerships is a relationship and organizational process of developing and strengthening the skills, abilities, and resources of an association to better assess and service the needs of its members and the members of the larger school community.

What is Capacity Building for School-Parent Partnerships ? Enables an organization to do more things better. Enables an organization to do new things it wasn’t able to do before. Capacity Building Enables an organization to do things more effectively and efficiently.

What is Capacity Building for School-Parent Partnerships ? Capacity Building Goals Mission Statement PlanningHuman Capital Systems Resources Organizational Structure Culture Framework

Types…Centers…Capacity… Network and AdvocacyKey Stakeholders and Community Members Building new relevant relationships and strengthening old ones Financial ResourcesFiscal Responsibility and Accountability Knowing how to acquire financial resources and be better stewards of existing resources Operations & GovernanceStrategic Planning and Leadership Development Developing organizational accountability, culture and team dynamics Human CapitalMembership - Recruitment and Retention Best practices for active participation Programs & PlanningMembership - Programs and EventsAssessing the needs of parents. students and school MarketingEffective CommunicationIdentifying target audience to communicate and enhance the association’s visibility Information TechnologyTechnologyUsing available technology to advance the mission of the association. What is Capacity Building for School-Parent Partnerships ?

Four Keys Assessment: Determine needs, which may vary according to Circumstance and identify resources to address needs Evaluate Mission Statement & Goals: Mission statement and goals are aligned to one another. Clear statement of purpose, values and alignment of goals and actions. Leadership and Management: Executive Board promotes cooperation among other board members; and seeks active participation and development of future leadership from the general membership. Patience & Perseverance: Think long-term, establish a course of action that is steady and adaptable as necessary. There will be very few quick fixes, and demanding immediate results will be counter- productive. What is Capacity Building for School-Parent Partnerships ?

What does capacity building mean for my PA/PTA? What are the shared values of the members of my PA/PTA? What can be done to increase a sense of cooperation and friendliness among my members? How do we foster relationships with key members of the school community that will help my PA/PTA to grow and be more productive? How do we cultivate an inclusive caring community that helps each other to grow, learn and lead? What is Capacity Building for School-Parent Partnerships ?

1.Improves relationships with members and other key stakeholders 2.Increases member participation 3.Improves member services 4.Improves the way the association conducts business 5.Improves communication with key stakeholders

INTRODUCTION Parent Associations Overview - Review What is Capacity Building? Models of Support – The Role of the PC, DFA, and FACE Benefits of Capacity Building

Models of Support 1.Rigorous Instruction 2.Supportive Environment 3.Collaborative Teachers 4.Effective School Leadership 5.Strong Family-Community Ties 6.Trust

Schools create welcoming environments for families and take advantage of community resources to enrich the civic life of the school. The staff of a school welcomes, values, and incorporates families and the larger community into inclusive schools and classrooms. Schools have a commitment to build strong partnerships with business and community- based organizations that enrich the school and the entire school community. Framework of Great Schools Models of Support Foster CommunicationEncourage Parent Involvement Create Welcoming and Supportive Schools Support Learning at homeCollaborating with the CommunitySharing the Decision Making

INTRODUCTION Parent Associations Overview - Review What is Capacity Building? Models of Support – The Role of the PC, DFA, and FACE Benefits of Capacity Building